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1980 Nordic 44 Light gray hull, cutter rig Hard dodger, enclosure also light gray Black trim and bottom MMSI #367525340

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Second Wind - November 24, 2019
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Yesterday afternoon Art noticed a problem with the gooseneck & we decided to drop the main until we could fix the problem. Fortunately the wind moved SE, so with jib alone we were able to keep on ... Read More
Second Wind - November 23, 2019
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We crossed the equator last night and are now in the northern hemisphere! Second Wind was in the South Pacific almost exactly 4 1/2 years...We then made a slight course change to NNW and the wind ... Read More
Second Wind - November 22, 2019
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I had made an error in plotting one of the intermediary waypoints on our route (fortunately not one we're headed for yet). When I corrected it, the overall route was shortened by about 100 miles ... Read More
Second Wind - November 21, 2019
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Though we're a little more upwind today, the wind strength and waves are a little lighter. We're a bit slower but more comfortable

Second Wind - November 20, 2019
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Conditions are stronger than predicted, but winds are favorable & we're making excellent progress.

Second Wind - November 19, 2019
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Off to a great start on our passage to Hawaii!

Second Wind - November 13, 2019
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The fuel line problem appears to be fixed; whew! We're stocking food & fuel, and watching the weather forecasts. Early next week is looking promising, but of course it's too soon to tell.

Second Wind - November 8, 2019
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After our record slowest passage in terms of average daily distance made good, we chose landfall at Daniel's Bay to rest in its slightly less rolly location and stretch our legs on the long walk to ... Read More
Second Wind - November 5, 2019
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What a passage! Instead of a final run with predicted E16 winds, we clawed our way in to Hakatea (Daniel's Bay) with 20k headwinds and big seas. As an added bonus, we have a fuel problem that is ... Read More
Second Wind - November 4, 2019
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Last night we made our last long tack toward our destination. We're still close hauled but at least all the miles under the keel are distance made good.

Second Wind - November 3, 2019
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Yesterday we bashed upwind with minimal progress toward our destination. With a slight change of wind angle and speed, we're having to bash harder, but we're able to make necessary easting. A big ... Read More
Second Wind - November 2, 2019
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We finally crossed out of the wide swath of light air into latitudes with more wind predicted. It's a relief to finally do some good sailing, though with all the tacking necessary, landfall will be ... Read More
Second Wind - November 1, 2019
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Today is Halloween, and it's been a day of tricks & treats. Treats: spells of enough wind to do some good sailing, and sighting a group of whales in the distance. Tricks: longer spells of little ... Read More
Second Wind - October 31, 2019
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Winds here are often lighter & more NE this time of year, so we were expecting a slow passage

Second Wind - October 30, 2019
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Shortly before noon we exited our final pass in the Dangerous Archipelago

Second Wind - October 28, 2019
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Kamoka turned out well; Albert, its lone resident, brought us freshly husked coconuts yesterday and we had him over for coffee this morning. After maneuvering around more pearl nets and bommies ... Read More
Second Wind - October 27, 2019
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We had a nice time in the village then waited for a day with good visibility before navigating to our next anchorage

Second Wind - October 24, 2019
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Dropped anchor outside the village of Tenukupara in Ahe at 0830. We're in the small inner lagoon, apparently a favorite of Bernard Moitessier; it's fun to know he anchored here! In the next couple of ... Read More
Second Wind - October 23, 2019
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En route to Ahe, unfortunately under power (no wind in the forecast for days, and we need to be making gradual progress toward Nuku Hiva). At least it's a nice day for a drive, and we're enjoying ... Read More
Second Wind - October 21, 2019
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We completed our circumnavigation of Tikehau by sailing back to the pass, anchored at Motu Teonai. Depending on the weather forecast, tomorrow we'll either do some fishing and swimming here, or push ... Read More

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